“Dan
Dyer is a blue-ribbon disc. At once joyous,
creative, and satisfying, Dyer channels 1970s-era Hathaway and Wonder
with modern panache and without a hint of mimicry…Dyer has the
cool polish of a talent destined to make it.”

- The Austin Chronicle

"The only thing smarter than Smith's wistful lyrics
are his sympathetic melodies, which cross a musical spectrum from Loudon
Wainwright to Counting Crows — although there's a vulnerable toughness
that indicates this guy might kick your ass if he thought you were comparing
him to either. It's smart pop, no doubt, but with an immediately recognizable
down-home vibe that strikes a free-spirit chord."

- Houston Press

“The man with one of the most distinctive
and unique voices in all of Americana music has truly taken his art to
the next level with his new release Roses are Black. Austin Collins has
proven on this sophomore record that he is one of the most talented songwriters
and performers in Texas and Americana music.